Windshield Replacement
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Originally Posted by dr bob
Ok, with you and Rob that's three. Brendan, you might want to check with a local shop there in the SD area. The savings we might realize in LA would get chewed up pretty fast with the cost of pickup for you.
I posted a simlar note on the SoCal board, so we'll see how many we get to negotiate for.
For the record, my car (and Rob's) are green banded with no antenna in the glass. Will that be OK for your car, Brendan?
We could probably put the glass on a seat on the train with a ticket taped to it, and it would be in your neighborhood in an afternoon... Faster than Greyhound service I suspect.
I posted a simlar note on the SoCal board, so we'll see how many we get to negotiate for.
For the record, my car (and Rob's) are green banded with no antenna in the glass. Will that be OK for your car, Brendan?
We could probably put the glass on a seat on the train with a ticket taped to it, and it would be in your neighborhood in an afternoon... Faster than Greyhound service I suspect.
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From: Aztlan, aka SoCal
Originally Posted by Rob Edwards
I had the windshield re-done in my BMW wagon a few months back by a local autoglass place, for about $200. I asked the salesperson to give a quote for the 928 (which is also sandblasted to high heaven) and they said $1100.
So, Bob, for $200-250 for Sigla, definitely count me in.
So, Bob, for $200-250 for Sigla, definitely count me in.
Count me in also
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From: Boulder Creek, CA
Originally Posted by Tom928
When I was looking for a windshield for the 81...
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...In about 30 minutes, I learned more about auto glass then I really cared to know; however, I know what to look for and how to avoid some problems.
This was my experience and I thought I would pass it on to others. YMMV
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...In about 30 minutes, I learned more about auto glass then I really cared to know; however, I know what to look for and how to avoid some problems.
This was my experience and I thought I would pass it on to others. YMMV
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Brendan--
Rob Edwards and I both have black cars, and the green band isn't something I even noticed until I went out and looked for it. I figured I had the bronze right up to the point where I saw the green band. Rob has black interior, mine is champ/black, don't know if grey makes a difference in how you see the band.
Larry, Rolf, got us up to 5 now and that should be a bit of an incentive I hope. I'll make the call in the morning!
Rob Edwards and I both have black cars, and the green band isn't something I even noticed until I went out and looked for it. I figured I had the bronze right up to the point where I saw the green band. Rob has black interior, mine is champ/black, don't know if grey makes a difference in how you see the band.
Larry, Rolf, got us up to 5 now and that should be a bit of an incentive I hope. I'll make the call in the morning!
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Dr Bob if you can get a Sigla antenna windshield for a good price.....I will drive to LA to have it installed!! Anything less than $500 installed I will take! Since $500 is my deductible
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I bought glass for my 81' when I had it from a " Fast Glass " franchise. It was the chinese mfg. glass. Cost me $170.00 out the door and I installed it myself. It is really quite easy to do once you get all of the old adhesive off of the window opening. Just run a fat bead of windshield adhesive around the perimeter of the glass and place it in the opening. Remember to place the little rubber pads under the bottom edge of the glass when you set it in otherwise the glass can crack.I will be doing my 84' in the near future and will take pics of the process.
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Brian--
I'll ask! I need to send my seats to your upholstery guy too. Lots of things....
I thought Bill had an OK glass service in the bay area, at least before his last episode with the Chinese glass.
I'll ask! I need to send my seats to your upholstery guy too. Lots of things....
I thought Bill had an OK glass service in the bay area, at least before his last episode with the Chinese glass.
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Originally Posted by Rob Edwards
I had the windshield re-done in my BMW wagon a few months back by a local autoglass place, for about $200. I asked the salesperson to give a quote for the 928 (which is also sandblasted to high heaven) and they said $1100.
If these shops are really coming up with Sigla at $200-250, that is a find.
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From: Buckeye, AZ
Originally Posted by dr bob
Brian--
I'll ask! I need to send my seats to your upholstery guy too. Lots of things....
I thought Bill had an OK glass service in the bay area, at least before his last episode with the Chinese glass.
I'll ask! I need to send my seats to your upholstery guy too. Lots of things....
I thought Bill had an OK glass service in the bay area, at least before his last episode with the Chinese glass.
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Originally Posted by dr bob
Brian--
I'll ask! I need to send my seats to your upholstery guy too. Lots of things....
I thought Bill had an OK glass service in the bay area, at least before his last episode with the Chinese glass.
I'll ask! I need to send my seats to your upholstery guy too. Lots of things....
I thought Bill had an OK glass service in the bay area, at least before his last episode with the Chinese glass.
Windshield is next on my list.....I got a quote for the crappy chinese glass with antenna for $450.....but if I can get a sigla non antenna for $250 installed...then I'll just pay the extra $100 to get XM installed & still be $$ ahead!!
The shop that did my seats and shiftboot is
http://www.cgcustoms.com/
Paul Champagne did the shifter and center console....
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From: Clearwater Beach, Florida
Originally Posted by milwaukeeshark
Searching past threads for windshield replacement information yielded prices all over the place so I wasn't sure what I would find. The windshield in the 79 was toasted during the fire and I needed a replacement to allow it to atleast be functional.
Called several locals and national vendors and found Auto Glass Specialists. They are international and came out and installed a new green tint Sigla glass windshield for $220.
The installer did a great job and I'm quite pleased with the result. Now I can start the task of cleaning things up and assessing the damage. If useful, I will post pics.
Called several locals and national vendors and found Auto Glass Specialists. They are international and came out and installed a new green tint Sigla glass windshield for $220.
The installer did a great job and I'm quite pleased with the result. Now I can start the task of cleaning things up and assessing the damage. If useful, I will post pics.
The same company just quoted me $1295.00 for the same windshield!!!!
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From: Buckeye, AZ
Originally Posted by TAREK
The same company just quoted me $1295.00 for the same windshield!!!!